[Remote] Project Accountant - REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Project Accountant to provide full life-cycle project support to our Project Managers. This remote position involves project analysis, financial monitoring, and assisting with various requests to ensure project performance and compliance with contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects
• Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues and notify Regional Project Accounting Manager
• Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is in accordance with the terms of the contract and MBI Approval Authority Policy
• Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing project maintenance within Oracle and budget/funding updates as needed
• Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue
• Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable
• Provide support and assist with requests from the Project Managers and/or Department Managers
• These requests may include financial information for proposals, price estimates throughout the life cycle of the project, annual budget process support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested by the Business Management Team
• Monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting project managers with collections
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify any invoicing issues and assist the Project Manager with developing a corrective action plan to rectify any conditions which are hindering timely payment
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies

Skills

• 0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role
• Effective oral and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with Project Managers and Department Managers
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting Modules-Beginner Level (or equivalent ERP system)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules

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